Meet the TEC Horse Team
Alex
Birthday: January 1, 2014
Breed: Hafinger Breed
Gender: Gelding
Color: Palomino
Height: 14hh
Creating “I Did It!” Moments Since: 2016
Alex is leased to the Therapeutic Equestrian Center from Charity Hackett. He came to the barn as an experienced trail and lesson pony. His good looks and charm made him an instant favorite. His body type is perfect for carrying larger riders. With his steady and quiet nature, he makes it an easy ride for adults and children. His goofy, lazy personality makes riders smile.
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Bess
Birthday: January 1, 1994
Breed: Percheron-Standardbred
Gender: Mare
Color: Dark Bay
Height: 15.2hh
Creating “I Did It!” Moments Since: 2016
Bess was donated to TEC by Marjorie Godines. She is an experienced driving horse with many miles and hours all over the state. She even traveled to Florida with her owner for a short period. Her excitement about working outside can be infectious and it challenges our riders with patience and focus for trail rides. She is always eager and willing to work with any level of rider in the arena.
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Garth
Birthday: January 1, 1992
Breed: Halflinger Quarter Horse Cross
Gender: Gelding
Color: Bay
Height: 14hh
Creating “I Did It!” Moments Since: 2008
Garth came to TEC, along with Tori from Vandalia, Ohio. He is an experienced trail, lesson, and camp pony. Being as tall as he is wide, his size comes in handy for riders with balance issues and need a broad base of support. Volunteers also appreciate his size when they sidewalk with riders. His steady, laid-back, and patient personality is ideal for most riders; especially, those who may experience emotional outbursts. He is one of our go-to-horses for his reliability in any circumstance.
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Nellie
Birthday: Nov. 27, 2002
Breed: Shire (Draft) Paint Cross
Gender: Mare
Color: Sorrel/White Pinto
Height: 15.3hh
Creating “I Did It!” Moments Since: 2017
Nellie was purchased by TEC from Kris Petlick. She came to TEC as an experienced trail horse. She is very well trained and a sensitive mare. Her size makes her ideal for our adult riders; especially, advanced beginners or intermediate riders. She is also good for experienced riders wanting to refine their skills. Her quiet and reliable nature makes her a good therapeutic riding horse and one who enjoys being led around the arena by riders of all levels.
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Birthday: June 22, 1993
Breed: Arabian
Gender: Gelding
Color: Liver Chestnut
Height: 14.3hh
Creating “I Did It!” Moments Since: 2009
Szanghi was donated to TEC by Joy and Becca Stemm. He is an experienced trail and lesson horse, and a veteran show horse in Western and Dressage. His exceptional training makes him a favorite for those who need a light-handed, responsive horse that will do just about anything asked of him. He is our go-to-horse for riders who are learning to ride independently and perfect for riders who need the gentle sway of his body to relax tight muscles. His highly intuitive and sensitive demeanor is ideal for veterans and active military members dealing with PTSD. He’s also a charmer and brings a smile to most anyone who meets him.
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Szanghi
Thunder - Retired Nov. 2018
Birthday: January 1, 1996
Breed: Paint/Quarter
Gender: Gelding
Color: Bay Tobiano
Height: 15.1hh
Creating “I Did It!” Moments Since: 2016
Thunder is leased to TEC from Colleen McNamara. He came to the barn as an experienced trail horse and ex-barrel racing competitor. From the day he arrived, Thunder knew what he needed to do for our riders. With his exceptional temperament and gentle soul, he’s well suited for therapy work. His calmness and steady nature makes him great for being led by someone in a wheelchair or helping a rider learn to ride independently. He does well with riders of all ages.
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Tori - Retired Nov. 2018
Birthday: January 1, 1992
Breed: Arabian Cross
Gender: Mare
Color: Chestnut
Height: 13.2hh
Creating “I Did It!” Moments Since: 2008
Tori came to TEC, along with Garth from Vandalia, Ohio. She is an experienced trail, lesson, and camp pony. Tori is our sweet girl who has helped many of our “little ones” get started in therapeutic riding. She is a perfect lady for the smallest riders, patient for those nervous of horses, great with those working from wheelchairs, and easy to work with in all forms. Her bouncy trot is a favorite of many as they giggle around the arena.
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